Comparison between:
- 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD
- 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD EU
Brand, model, trim, price
Information about the brand, series, model name and year, trim and price of the electric vehicle.
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD EU | |
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| Model alias | Highland | Model 3 LR AWD |
| Trim | Performance AWD | Long Range AWD EU |
| Model year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Market | North America | Europe |
Body style, dimensions, volumes, weights.
Information about the EV body style, dimensions, clearance, volumes, curb weight, GVWR.
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Materials | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium | Mild steel High-strength steel Ultra-high-strength steel Aluminium |
| Exterior colors | Diamond Black Stealth Gray Ultra Red Pearl White Multi-Coat Deep Blue Metallic Quicksilver | Solid Black Midnight Silver Metallic Red Multi-Coat Pearl White Multi Coat Deep Blue Metallic |
| Interior colors | Black Black and White | Black Black and White |
| Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 186.0 in 4724 mm | 184.8 in 4694 mm |
| Width | 72.8 in 1848 mm | 72.8 in 1849 mm |
| Width with mirrors | 82.2 in 2089 mm | 82.2 in 2088 mm |
| Width with folded mirrors | 76.1 in 1933 mm | 76.1 in 1933 mm |
| Height | 56.7 in 1440 mm | 56.8 in 1443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 113.2 in 2875 mm | 113.2 in 2875 mm |
| Front track | 62.3 in 1582 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Rear track | 61.4 in 1560 mm | 62.2 in 1580 mm |
| Front overhang | 34.3 in 872 mm | - |
| Rear overhang | 38.5 in 977 mm | - |
| Clearance | 5.0 in 128 mm | 5.5 in 140 mm |
| Front headroom | 40.3 in 1023 mm | 40.3 in 1024 mm |
| Rear headroom | 37.8 in 961 mm | 37.7 in 958 mm |
| Front shoulder room | 56.7 in 1441 mm | 56.3 in 1430 mm |
| Rear shoulder room | 54.2 in 1376 mm | 54.0 in 1372 mm |
| Front hip room | 52.9 in 1344 mm | 53.4 in 1356 mm |
| Rear hip room | 52.3 in 1328 mm | 52.4 in 1331 mm |
| Front legroom | 42.7 in 1084 mm | 42.7 in 1085 mm |
| Rear legroom | 34.5 in 877 mm | 35.2 in 894 mm |
| Passenger volume | - | 2746.7 l 97.00 ft3 2.75 m3 |
| Trunk volume | 594.0 l 20.98 ft3 0.59 m3 | 340.0 l 12.01 ft3 0.34 m3 |
| Maximum trunk volume | 682.0 l 24.08 ft3 0.68 m3 | - |
| Secondary trunk volume | 88.0 l 3.11 ft3 0.09 m3 | 84.8 l 2.99 ft3 0.08 m3 |
| Curb weight | 4080.76 lb 1851 kg | 4250.51 lb 1928 kg |
| Payload | - | 822.32 lb 373 kg |
| GVWR | 5000.08 lb 2268 kg | 5072.84 lb 2301 kg |
| Drag coefficient | 0.23 Cd | 0.23 Cd |
Electric motor
Information about the model's electric motor and its performance
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 4D2 | 3D5 or 3D7 |
| Electric motor type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (PMSM) |
| Location of the motor | Rear | Rear |
| Voltage | 142 V | 335 V |
| Power | 265 kW 355.4 hp 360.3 ps | 208 kW 278.9 hp 282.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | - | 6700 rpm |
| Torque | 459 Nm 46.8 kgm 338.5 ft-lb | 330 Nm 33.7 kgm 243.4 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 325 - 5500 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional information | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive | AC permanent magnet synchronous reluctance motor Liquid-cooled with variable frequency drive A switch to hairpin windings on the motors - Drive Unit Cat 3 3D7 Mixed usage of old and new motors in 2021 with the same power - 3D5 and 3D7 |
Second electric motor
Information about the model's second motor and its performance.
| Manufacturer | Tesla | Tesla |
| Model | 3D3 | 3D3 |
| Motor type | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) | AC Induction/Asynchronous Motor (ACIM) |
| Location | Front | Front |
| Voltage | 320 V | 335 V |
| Power | 137 kW 183.7 hp 186.3 ps | 158 kW 211.9 hp 214.8 ps |
| Maximum power RPM | 6380 rpm | 8275 rpm |
| Torque | 219 Nm 22.3 kgm 161.5 ft-lb | 163 Nm 16.6 kgm 120.2 ft-lb |
| Maximum torque RPM | - | 125 - 6375 rpm |
| Regenerative braking | Yes | Yes |
| Additional features | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive | 3-phase 4-pole AC induction motor with a copper rotor Liquid cooled with variable frequency drive |
Total system power and torque
Information about the total system power and torque of the vehicle.
| Total system power | 380 kW 509.6 hp 516.7 ps | 366 kW 490.8 hp 497.6 ps |
| Total system torque | - | 493 Nm 50.3 kgm 363.6 ft-lb |
| Additional information | Performance 4DU Track Mode V3 | - |
Performance
Information about the top speed and acceleration of the model.
| Top speed | 161.6 mph 260.0 km/h | 144.8 mph 233.0 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h | - | 4.40 s |
| Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph | 2.90 s | 4.20 s |
Driving range
Information about the official driving range of the model according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Driving range | EPA, CMB: 298.0 mi / 479.6 km | NEDC, CMB: 415.1 mi / 668.0 km WLTP, CMB: 360.4 mi / 580.0 km |
Energy efficiency
Information about the energy efficiency of the model in various measurement units according to EPA, NEDC, WPTL.
| Energy efficiency | EPA, CTY: 113 MPGe EPA, CMB: 31 kWh/100 mi EPA, CMB: 109 MPGe EPA, HWY: 104 MPGe | WLTP, CMB: 16.6 kWh/100 km |
Energy class
Information about the energy class of the electric car.
| Energy class | A | A+ |
Steering
Information about the type of the steering mechanism of the model and related features.
| Type of steering mechanism | Rack and pinion | Rack and pinion |
| Type of power steering | Electronic | Electronic |
| Turning circle | 11.7 m 38.39 ft | 11.6 m 38.06 ft |
| Lock-to-lock turns | 2.14 | 2 |
Transmission
Information about the transmission of the model.
| Type of transmission | Automatic single-speed reduction gear | Automatic single-speed reduction gear |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive (AWD) | All-wheel drive (AWD) |
| Axle ratio | 9.03 | 9.04 |
| Axle ratio of the second electric motor. | - | 9.04 |
Suspension
Information about the system of components that connects the wheels and axles to the chassis.
| Front suspension | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) | Independent Double wishbone Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers Anti-roll bar (stabilizer link / stabilizer bar) |
| Rear suspension | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers | Independent Multi-link Coil springs (helical springs) Telescopic shock absorbers |
| Additional information | All-new adaptive suspension | - |
Brakes
Information about the brake system used on this model.
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Front disc brake diameter | 14.0 in 355 mm | 12.6 in 320 mm |
| Front disc brake thickness | 1.0 in 25 mm | 1.0 in 25 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear disc brake diameter | 13.2 in 335 mm | 13.2 in 335 mm |
| Rear disc brake thickness | 0.8 in 20 mm | 0.8 in 20 mm |
| Additional information | High-performance brake with red callipers | Electrically actuated parking brake integrated into the rear calliper |
Rims
Information about the rims available for this electric car.
| Rims | 9Jx20 ET34 10Jx20 ET45 | 8.5Jx18 ET40 8.5Jx19 ET40 |
Tyres
Information about the tyres available for this electric vehicle.
| Tyres | 235/35R20 275/39R20 | 235/45R18 235/40R19 |
Battery
Specifications and features of the rechargeable battery that powers this vehicle.
| Battery capacity | 82.1 kWh | 79 kWh |
| Manufacturer | Tesla and Panasonic | LG Chem |
| Model | NCR21700A | LG BT43 2170L |
| Type | NCA | NCA |
| Cathode materials | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) | Lithium Nickel Cobalt Aluminium Oxide (LiNiCoAlO2) |
| Anode materials | Graphite | Graphite |
| Cell nominal voltage | 3.6 V | 3.6 V |
| Cell cutoff voltage | 3 V | 3 V |
| Battery voltage | 360 V | 360 V |
| Energy density | 260 Wh/kg | 260 Wh/kg |
| Location | Under the floor, middle | Under the floor, middle |
| Cooling | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump | Liquid-based coolant circulation Heat pump |
| Minimum ambient temperature | -30 °C -22 °F | -30 °C -22 °F |
| Maximum ambient temperature | 60 °C 140 °F | 60 °C 140 °F |
| Additional information | USA battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) | The battery is automatically cooled when at 48°C or above and heated when at -7.5°C or below. European battery code - BT38 (LG Chem 2170C NMC) for 75 kWh in Q1; Q2; Q3 European battery code - BT42 (Panasonic 2170L E3LD) in Q2 |
Onboard charger/Charging port
Information about the onboard charger(s)/charging port(s) available on this electric vehicle.
| Onboard charger/Charging port | NACS | Type 2 CCS2 |
Charging type
Information about the different types of charging of this specific electric car.
| Charging type | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW | AC 11.5 kW DC 250 kW |
Charging time
Information about the estimated charging time for this EV depending on the various type of charging it supports.
| Charging time | DC 250 kW, 0:22 AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 | AC 11.5 kW, 7:00 |
Additional features
A list of standard and optional exterior and interior features of the model.
| Additional features | - | Air-filter (S) Automatic keyless entry (S) Center console with storage, 4 USB ports and docking for 2 smartphones (S) Engine start button (S) Tinted glass roof with ultraviolet and infrared protection (S) 12V power outlet (S) 3-point front seats safety belts with pretentioners, load limiters, lap anchor pretensioners (S) 3-point second row safety belts for all seats (S) 360-degree parking camera (O) 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) (S) Advanced side curtain air bags (S) Anti-theft alarm and immobilizer system (S) Automatic driving on city streets (O) Automatic emergency braking (S) Autopark - parallel and perendicular self-parking (O) Blind spot sensor (S) Collision warning system (S) Driver and front passenger knee air bags (S) Driver and front passenger seat side air bags (S) Driver and passenger front air bags (S) Electronic Brake Force Distribution (S) 3 x forward looking cameras (O) Forward looking radar (O) 2 x forward looking side cameras (O) Front and rear parking sensors (S) Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor (S) Front row acoustic safety belt warning (S) High-Speed autosteer (O) Integrated Advanced Stability Control (S) Lane depart sensors (S) Lane keeping with automatic steering (O) Navigate on Autopilot (O) Rear door child safety locks (S) Rear seats head airbags (S) 1 x rearward looking camera (O) 2 x rearward looking side cameras (O) Recognize and respond to traffic lights and stop signs (O) Rollover crash sensor (S) Side cameras when in reverse (S) Summon your car remotely (O) Tire pressure monitoring system (S) Traffic aware cruise control (TACC) (O) 12 x ultrasonic sensors (wider range) (O) 15.4 LCD touchscreen (S) Custom driver profiles (S) Dual-front USB ports (S) Flash memory storage (S) In-car internet streaming music & media (S) Internet browser (S) Location aware automatic garage door opener (S) Music and media over Bluetooth (S) Premium audio - 14 speakers, 1 subwoofer, 2 amps and immersive sound (S) Satellite-view maps with live traffic visualization and navigation (S) Standard-definition back-up camera (S) Voice recognition system (S) Wireless phone charger and USB Type-C in the rear (S) Automatic dual-zone climate control (S) Remote control air-conditioning (S) Secondary ventilation controls (S) Ventilation system (S) 12-way power adjustable front and rear heated seats (S) 60/40 split-folding rear seats (S) Child seat anchors (S) Driver seat detection sensor for start-stop functionality (S) Height adjustable front seatbelts (S) Heated steering wheel (S) Leatherette steering wheel (S) Electric rear liftgate (S) Flush-mounted door handles (S) Keyless NFC keycard (S) Metal interior door handles (S) Power cargo access remote release (S) Power windows with one-touch up/down (S) Rain-sensing, adjustable-speed windshield wipers (S) Solar-absorbing, laminated safety glass rear window with defroster (S) UV and infrared blocking safety glass windshield (S) Auto dimming, power folding, heated side mirrors (S) Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror (S) Auto high-beam headlights (S) Cargo area light (S) LED daytime running lights (S) LED fog lamps (S) LED headlights (S) LED taillights (S) Premium seat material and trim (S) |
Additional information
Additional information about this electric vehicle.
| Additional information | - | The electric motor specifications are listed according to data reported by owners. Different numbers reported by other sources refer to real-life measurements. However, these vary significantly for many different reasons, such as errors in procedure, unannounced variance in equipped motors, variance in batteries, and software tuning, among others. MCU2 - Intel Atom A3950 - 14 nm - 1.6 GHz quad-core CPU - 4GB DDR4 - 64GB eMMC - 187 GFlops processing power |
| 2025 Tesla Model 3 Performance AWD | 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD EU |